November 29 / 18.00 Dundalk (AW)

18.00

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Dundalk Stadium, One Of The Only Horse & Greyhound Venues In Europe Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Dundalk Stadium, One Of The Only Horse & Greyhound Venues In Europe Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 370892

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Stepped up from his AW debut when staying on strongly from off the pace in a 1m4f handicap last Friday; could be hard to beat now with the extra half-mile likely to suit
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:49 Wexford

Riyami

11st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time AW winner whose hurdles win came in 2m Kilbeggan handicap nearly two years ago (good); recent Flat comeback run should have him fitter although unproven over this far.

8/1

7th

3

(5)

12th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 182y

19:40 Killarney

Riyami

11st 11lb

J: Mr J P Sampson

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has won over hurdles but all four Flat wins have been at Dundalk; since that last win in April he's finished well beaten on the AW and on chase debut.

25/1

6th

11

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 210y

19:29 Kilbeggan

Riyami

11st 3lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time AW winner including in 2m event at Dundalk on penultimate start; in rear in a 2m Lingfield race three weeks ago; has won over hurdles; makes chase debut

14/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 235573

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has won on turf and over hurdles; 0-10 at this track but was second over this trip here in January and put in a decent effort over 1m4f here four weeks ago.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 110y

19:55 Bellewstown

Curious Bride

11st 10lb

J: Mr P A King

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Four-time Flat winner has also won over hurdles; won over 1m7f at Leopardstown in July but has been below that level since off this mark and has to rebound.

16/1

6

(9)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:37 Tramore

Curious Bride

9st 8lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Likes a stamina test, last three wins at around this trip including at Leopardstown last month off 71; hampered start when never counting at same venue 9 days ago but that run can be forgiven and remains a player.

15/2

6th

1

(9)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:25 Leopardstown

Curious Bride

12st 2lb

J: Miss T Hjalmarsson

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Won two staying handicaps last year and added another one over C&D (gd-yld) two weeks ago; a 6lb rise makes things harder but another good run likely on the cards.

9/4

10/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: -02054

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Making his 40th appearance and still a maiden; some positive signs this year, both on Flat and over hurdles; however, hard to have faith at this stage; pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last Friday.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

16

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:15 Fairyhouse

Breagagh

10st 9lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: S Michael Millar

Long standing, dual-purpose maiden; 0-23 over hurdles but has run well on multiple occasions, including here over 2m off this mark; out of his depth in a Grade 3 when falling on latest; this more suitable and while he is hard to win with, he has each-way claims.

12/1

14th

16

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:15 Fairyhouse

Breagagh

10st 9lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: S Michael Millar

Long standing, dual-purpose maiden; 0-23 over hurdles but has run well on multiple occasions, including here over 2m off this mark; out of his depth in a Grade 3 when falling on latest; this more suitable and while he is hard to win with, he has each-way claims.

12/1

5

1st Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

14:05 Down Royal

Breagagh

10st 11lb

J: Mr N Gault

T: S Michael Millar

raced in last, bad mistake and pecked on landing 1st, hampered by faller 3rd, outpaced when jumped slightly left 3 out

150/1

OUR TIP

Form: 907054 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Now 0-18 but has plenty of placed form at this venue and his yard is in excellent form; not beaten far in fourth over 1m4f here 12 days ago; finished third over C&D off 7lb higher in February.
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Verdict Starting price

5

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:00 Listowel

Elzaamsan

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: M Halford & T Collins

Is 1-25 on Flat, placed seven times; belatedly off the mark (at the 23rd attempt) in a 1m7f handicap at Leopardstown last month, down the field in two staying handicaps since then.

10/1

12th

7

(13)

5th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 144y

19:15 Clonmel

Elzaamsan

11st 10lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: M Halford & T Collins

soon prominent, led after 2f

10/1

9th

4

(2)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Elzaamsan

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: M Halford & T Collins

Got off the mark on his 23rd start in an amateur riders' event over 1m7f at Leopardstown last time; given a clever ride from the front that day but unlikely to get it all his own way today.

11/1

5th
4 (12)
Picpoul

16/1

Form: 60-570 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Two course wins over 1m4f in November 2021; two fair runs early in the year; in rear 12 days ago on return from a break.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16

(2)

24th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 110y

16:35 Naas

Picpoul

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: M M Rice

Tough task at the weights in a claimer last time and was third in a handicap at Gowran (extended 1m1f) the run before; rarely wins, though.

25/1

2

(1)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 129y

16:50 Sligo

Picpoul

10st 2lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: M M Rice

Record of 3-40 but has a mark of only 43 and can be opposed at these weights.

100/1

20/1

Form: 4/0-07

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Much better known as a winning hurdler; Flat credentials are not very convincing and his recent handicap hurdle run at Navan was dismal.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

18

(2)

9th May 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Gowran Park

Kashi

9st 0lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Karl Thornton

Dual hurdle winner is a maiden on the Flat and was poor at Sligo four days ago, so not easy to fancy.

40/1

11th

18

(2)

9th May 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Gowran Park

Kashi

9st 0lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Karl Thornton

Dual hurdle winner is a maiden on the Flat and was poor at Sligo four days ago, so not easy to fancy.

40/1

Form: 9-9016

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Always prominent and won with a bit in hand over this trip at Clonmel in September; had plenty of horses behind her when sixth over 1m6f at Navan six weeks ago; no AW experience, but Clonmel win was on good ground and this surface should be fine for her.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

22

(12)

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Molly Hall

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Alan McIntyre

Went up 14lb in total for early-season wins at Gowran and Ballinrobe; down the field over 1m6f here last time, and held by several of these on that evidence; probably a bit high in the ratings now.

22/1

10

(21)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Molly Hall

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Alan McIntyre

One of two runners for yard; won for the fifth time when taking a 1m5f Ballinrobe handicap last time; won over this trip on seasonal debut too; up 7lb and has an unhelpful draw so more needed again.

8/1

50/1

Form: 0-900

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Nothing of merit in his maiden form; 100-1 chance when tailed off in a 1m6f Navan handicap six weeks ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(7)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Gains Of War

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

Lightly-raced; was a surprise C&D winner last time, beating a decent yardstick and should go well again from just 3lb higher.

6/1

1st

16

(17)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Gains Of War

8st 13lb

T: Luke Comer

Second reserve; soundly beaten in maidens and his recent handicap debut here.

12/1

Form: 033-05

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Terrible form in three runs over fences during October; ran with credit here on Friday but appears held by the runner-up Riyami.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

15

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:05 Wexford

Astrophysicist

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: J A Nash

First reserve; Flat winner is 0-18 over hurdles but not bad efforts in this sphere the last twice; still needs more.

11th

12

(4)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 103y

19:50 Killarney

Astrophysicist

8st 12lb

J: Sean Davis

T: J A Nash

soon led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

33/1

16/1

Form: 04/00-

Last run: 350 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Never in the first three but showed some ability at this venue on his final start for this stable two years ago; in rear in two 1m outings here last December for another stable; has returned to Seamus Fahey; probably best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

17

(21)

29th May 2024

Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:08 Tipperary

Camino Mission

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Seamus Fahey

18-race maiden under both codes and never placed; has more to prove than a lot of these.

40/1

12th

1

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Kilbeggan

Camino Mission

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Seamus Fahey

17-race maiden under both codes and always opposable in maidens with a mark of 88.

16/1

12th

1

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Kilbeggan

Camino Mission

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Seamus Fahey

17-race maiden under both codes and always opposable in maidens with a mark of 88.

16/1

8/1

Form: -68075 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner and 2m Flat winner for Willie Mullins; fair 1m4f handicap run on stable debut after spell with Tony Mullins; satisfactory effort when not well treated by the race conditions in 1m4f amateur race at the Curragh last time; interesting with 7lb claim.
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Verdict Starting price

15th

14

(14)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Kottayam

10st 0lb

J: Miss O M Queally

T: John Queally

prominent, led after 1f, headed but prominent halfway

50/1

8th

17

27th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:00 Listowel

Kottayam

11st 0lb

J: Mr S P Queally

T: John Queally

unseated jockey and loose before start, held up in rear

5th

9

(8)

5th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 144y

19:15 Clonmel

Kottayam

11st 4lb

J: Mr S P Queally

T: John Queally

slowly into stride, in rear

33/1

6/1

Form: 12-070

Last run: 183 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Good ground winner on the Flat and over hurdles last year; no impact in either sphere this year; but at least there is a good chance that he will enjoy this surface; trip should not be an issue, since he has solid 1m6f Navan form to his credit and was also second over 2m at Tramore last year.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:50 Limerick

Swelltime

11st 4lb

J: G B Noonan

T: W J O’Doherty

Dual-purpose; 4-33 over hurdles; last won at Killarney off 4lb lower last July (20.5f, yld-sft); good ground is fine but lacks a run and overall record when fresh suggests he'll come on for this run.

14/1

9th

11

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 2f 0y

13:58 Listowel

Swelltime

11st 8lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: W J O’Doherty

Four-time winner over hurdles, with his latest win coming at Killarney in July (2m4f, yielding to soft) in a comfortable fashion; three starts since then have been middling; chance on best form.

20/1

Form: -70000

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
His first five starts were at distances between 6f and 1m; tailed off when tried over 1m6f on his third handicap start; massive improvement required.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

2

15th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 77y

12:55 Punchestown

Cant Catch Camacho

11st 7lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

Modest on Flat; some debut promise over hurdles at Cork but last of 9 at Limerick since; hard to fancy.

50/1

9th

5

26th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:25 Limerick

Cant Catch Camacho

11st 0lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear and weakened from 3 out

33/1

3rd

2

10th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 185y

12:15 Cork

Cant Catch Camacho

11st 0lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

Low-rated gelding on Flat; tried over a variety of distances; impossible to make a case for him.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta €12.00
Straight Forecast €11.07
Tricast €125.36
Trifecta €254.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Elzaamsan

SPOTLIGHT:

Riyami

POSTDATA:

Elzaamsan

The Irish Sun:

Elzaamsan